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Mason Ballard, Cara Rose DiPietro and More to Star in NEWSIES at The Argyle Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2025
The Argyle Theatre has revealed the stars of their upcoming production of Disney’s Newsies, directed by Tommy Ranieri, choreographed by Trent Soyster, with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner.
Spotlight: HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR ON ICE at The Gateway
by BWW Special Offer - December 17, 2025
Transform Your Holidays with an Enchanting Musical on Real Ice!
Nancy Atlas Brings the Fireside Sessions Back to Bay Street Theater
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2025
The beloved Fireside Sessions with Nancy Atlas will return for four Saturday nights in January, turning Bay Street's historic wharf-side theater into a warm, intimate hub for live music, stories, and surprise collaborations.
DANCE OUT EAST Returns With Second Annual Works & Process Residency Performances On Long Island
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2025
Works & Process will present the second annual Dance Out East, offering audiences an early look at three new dance projects developed during week-long creative residencies on Long Island’s East End.
Bay Street Theater Receives $25,000 Grant From The New York State Council On The Arts
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2025
Bay Street Theater has announced that it has been awarded funding from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) as part of New York State's continued investment in strengthening its vibrant arts and culture sector.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards; FOOTLOOSE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Billy Joel Symposium To Be Held At The Long Island Music And Entertainment Hall Of Fame
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2025
The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) is inviting fans, scholars, critics, musicians, and students to submit individual papers to its first 'The Billy Joel Symposium.
Paul W. Zuccaire Gallery Marks 50th Anniversary At Staller Center For The Arts
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2025
The Paul W. Zuccaire Gallery at Stony Brook University is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a visual retrospective highlighting past exhibitions and artists. The project reflects the Gallery’s history of presenting work by leading contemporary artists alongside student and faculty exhibitions.
JOSH GATES LIVE! AN EVENING OF LEGENDS, MYSTERIES AND TALES OF ADVENTURE Comes to the Patchogue Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2025
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced Josh Gates Live! An Evening of Legends, Mysteries and Tales of Adventure, set for June 2026. Learn more here!
Reverend Horton Heat Comes to the Patchogue Theatre in April
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2025
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced Reverend Horton Heat, appearing on Sunday April 12 at 7:00pm. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
BE LIKE BLIPPI TOUR Comes to the Patchogue Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2025
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced The Be Like Blippi Tour, appearing on Wednesday June 3 2026 at 6:00pm. Learn more about the upcoming event here.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards; The John W. Engeman Theater Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - December 08, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR ON ICE at The Gateway
by Sam Desmond - December 06, 2025
With the magical notion of having a real ice skating rink on a dramatic stage, the Holiday Spectacular on Ice at the Gateway in Bellport creates wonder in the audience from inception and delivers well beyond expectations in person.
Review: ANNIE at Smithtown Performing Arts Center
by Sam Desmond - December 05, 2025
For some holiday cheer, “Annie” at the Smithtown Performing Arts is the Christmas production to bring families that spirit of generosity and can-do attitude for December.
Bay Street Theater Celebrates Sag Saturdays Opening Day with New Workshops for Ages 7-14
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2025
Bay Street Theater will participate in the kickoff of Sag Saturdays with a welcoming lineup of youth and adult workshops that highlight creativity, performance, and community engagement.
Review: ANASTASIA at The Lighthouse Repertory Theatre Company
by Sam Desmond - December 03, 2025
In the perennially winter tale of “Anastasia,” a musical about the young Russian woman with claims to be being the lone survivor of the royal Romanov family’s massacre, The Lighthouse Repertory captured the magic and warmth of a Christmas-time story while creating great dramatic tension.
Maria Capp To Screen FOUR COUSINS & A CHRISTMAS At Long Island Music And Entertainment Hall Of Fame
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2025
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame will host the Long Island premiere of MarVista Entertainment's holiday feature film, Four Cousins and A Christmas.
EastLine Theatre Brings A VERY EXPENSIVE POISON to Long Island
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2025
EastLine Theatre will return to the BACCA Arts Center in Lindenhurst this December with the Long Island premiere of A Very Expensive Poison by Emmy-winning playwright Lucy Prebble.
Taylorville to Perform at Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2025
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts will present Taylorville. This dynamic tribute band, armed with unmatched musical talent, takes you on a journey through Taylor's iconic career.
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards; WEST SIDE STORY Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 01, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Photos: Opening Night of Fahrenheit 451 at Bay Street Theater!
by James Blinken - December 01, 2025
Bay Strect Theater's recent opening night of Fahrenheit 45/ lit up the stage with Ray Bradbury's iconic dystopian tale, reimagined in a vivid new production directed by Stephen Hamilton.
Ray Romano Helps Kick Off EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND Exhibit
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2025
Actor Ray Romano, the star of the hit sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond, was the guest of honor at a VIP preview party at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame to preview its new exclusive exhibit.
Long Island High School for the Arts Student To Perform In Immersive Pre-Show For THE NUTCRACKER at New York Dance Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2025
A student from Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts will take part in a special semi-immersive preshow for New York Dance Theatre’s production of The Nutcracker at Hofstra University this December.
Skeleton Key Entertainment's One-Man A CHRISTMAS CAROL To Play Sapan Greenport Theater
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2025
Vanessa Leuck, Ethan Popp and Skeleton Key Entertainment are bringing back their sold-out, one-man experiential adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol to Greenport's iconic Sapan Greenport Theater.
The Gateway’s HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR ON ICE Starring Nancy Kerrigan Returns To Long Island
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2025
The Gateway will present the return of its Holiday Spectacular on Ice, running November 28, 2025 through January 4, 2026 in Bellport.

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